RIDES: Volume 2 Las Vegas
UnknownYear Released: 2005
Categories: Indoor Cycling
This is a DVD geared toward cyclists who are
training indoors. There is no vocal guide or
instruction, which sets it apart from the other
cycling workout DVDs I have tried. In this
workout, you "accompany" several cyclists as
they pedal along the Valley of Fire State Park
outside Las Vegas. The scenery is gorgeous.
Rather than vocal instruction, there is a
"control panel" visible in the lower portion of
the screen showing the suggested RPMs, RPE
rating, time remaining in the current interval,
and text promps such as whether to be
seated or standing...signalling new terrain/
effort such as roling hills, incline, steady
state. There is a leaflet inside the DVD case
that breaks down the specific length of each
interval.
Throughout the workout, inspirational
quotes & facts about the region pop up on
screen, which helps to keep it interesting.
My favorite feature of the DVD is the music.
It is mostly classic rock, so if you are not a
fan you might want to pass on this one! It is
quite a range of influences such as reggae,
blues, country but with a consistant rock
undertone. Many of the songs include vocals,
and there is a pop-up to tell you the name of
the song & performer. Very cool! :-)
The workout is about an hour in length, and
does not include a cool-down. There is a
prompt at the end reminding you to do a 5-
minute slow spin to recover.
The production values are very good! Sound
quality is excellent (I have stereo speakers
but no high-end surround sound system.)
Picture quality is very good too. I only have a
little 19 inch TV, but if you had a larger video
set-up I bet it would seem even better!
In closing I would like to say that this does
not give me the same pumped up "go get
'em" feeling that my Spinervals & Cardio
Coaches do. It is very different in it's
approach. However, I love the music &
change of pace. Somedays I need a more
self-paced form of motivation, and this fits
the bill nicely. The rockin' music is a nice
change of pace too!
you can see a clip at: endurancefilms.com
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